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Summary: A Needed Warning For All Students of Scripture...
Review: Don't let its small size fool you... This little book will open your eyes to the dangers that both aspiring and seasoned theologians face in the pursuit of knowledge. I like the fact that it's small enough to be read in a very short amount of time, yet provides so many important insights and warnings that you'll want to hang onto it and read it again and again!
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Summary: Should Be Required Exercises For All Theologians
Review: Even though 20+ years old, timeless wisdom gently whispers from these pages from a veteran theologian. Not only young practitioners should heed this sage preacher's advice, but all who seek to communicate God's truth should re-read this volume at least once a year to review the fundamentals, re-focus on the hows and whys of basic hermeneutics, and abide by the Biblical dictum, "Do not go beyond what is written." Variety at the expense of verity is vanity. This book is must reading at thrice the price!
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Summary: Good advice to warn the new theologian
Review: Helmut Thielicke, well known throughout the theological world for his prolific writing, sermons and theological prowess has written a remarkably gentle and pastoral book that should be essential for anyone venturing into the world of academics and theology. Perhaps many of us had experience with people who, when they begin theological studies, they have a way about them of thinking they know more than the typical "lay" person, that they have risen above simplistic faith. I too struggle with this feeling as I read the great theologians who are out there. Not that I know more; its just that sometimes I think I do! His warning and advice, then, comes as a stern but loving warning to be careful and wary. For os it not more important that we be people who help the people of God, rather than divide because of our elitist attitude? Thielicke perhaps not only is writing this to the "young" theologians who read it, but to himself, a man who is steeped in so much knowledge. An essential and edifying book for all. Read and enjoy.
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Summary: Excellent must have
Review: I was introduced to this work by a friend who was a recent seminary graduate. I think this work should be read by everyone who has the Spiritual gift of teaching/preaching as it will be an effective help to prevent burnout, boasting, pride, and arrogance. All of those are frequent sins associated with teaching the word. This book is excellent for the pastor, seminary student, and any other person who is equipped (or being equipped) for a teaching/pastoral based ministry.
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Summary: Some Good Advice
Review: In this little volume, German theologian, Helmut Thielicke offers sound advice to students begining to study theology. In these few pages there are numerous important pleas made by Thielicke for students to undertake theology in the context of the church community, to avoid the corrent theological fads and the fixation on fancy theological terms. He is committed to helping students of theology truly understand theology as a spiritual exercise which must not be done in arrogance or in isolation. These calls, I think are still very pertinent. IN a time where "ivory-tower" theology (try reading some of the "Radical Orthodoxy Series) is alive and well, Thielicke offers a much needed plea for churchly, compassionte and humble theology. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Insightful
Review: Theological Puberty. This is the phrase that Thielicke employs to describe young theologians who have reached an intermediate level of theological learning. Often the theological knowledge possessed at such a stage can be used negatively. Thielicke illustrates the pitfalls and provides suggestions to avoid any mistakes. A must read for any bible student.
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